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Compatibility brief

Can Neon Tetra live with Pearl Gourami?

Neon Tetra

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

peaceful~4cm
Pearl Gourami

Pearl Gourami

Trichopodus leerii

peaceful~12cm
VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Neon Tetra + Pearl Gourami: Narrow temperature overlap. Neon Tetra and Pearl Gourami have only a narrow shared temperature range. Maintaining stable water temperature will be important. Outcomes still depend on your tank shape, maintenance routine, and individual fish.

Compatibility score

72/100

Profile confidence: medium

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

100L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C24–26°C shared
Neon TetraPearl GouramiShared window
pH
Range6–7 shared
Neon TetraPearl GouramiShared window

Assessment details

  1. Compatible temperaments

    Both Neon Tetra and Pearl Gourami share a peaceful temperament.

  2. Narrow temperature overlap

    Top issue

    Neon Tetra and Pearl Gourami have only a narrow shared temperature range. Maintaining stable water temperature will be important.

“Neon Tetra and Pearl Gourami have only a narrow shared…”

Narrow temperature overlap

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree.

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Neon Tetra + Pearl Gourami — common questions

Can Neon Tetra live with Pearl Gourami?
Yes, if you plan for it. The verdict is CAUTION, which means the pairing works when specific conditions are met, not by default. The first condition: Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
What tank size do you need for Neon Tetra and Pearl Gourami together?
Plan around 100 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Narrow temperature overlap. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.